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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John F. Kennedy: Foreign Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
Social Studies > U.S. History > The Upheaval of a Nation (1954-1980) > John F. Kennedy Administration (1960 to 1963) > Kennedy and the Cold War
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Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University

De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: John F. Kennedy's Remarks, Berlin [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
"John F. Kennedy: Remarks in the Rudolph Wilde Platz, Berlin" is a one page persuasive speech delivered by JFK on June 26, 1963. In it he commended West Germany in its efforts to have a democratic government and berated the Communists...
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John F. Kennedy: Campaign and Election of 1960

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive look at John F. Kennedy and the campaign and election of 1960.
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Art Critiques Made Easy

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A tipsheet giving ideas on how to encourage young scholars to think and speak critically about visual arts, music, dance, and even literature.
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Masks and Aesop's Fables

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
This multi-media visual and language arts activity offers intellectual, creative, and interpretive opportunities through use of books, music, and the internet. It offers complete grade-leveled lesson plans for grades k-4 which include...
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Elements of Fables

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This ArtsEdge unit on fables shows how to compare and contrast, read and write fables, and discuss the elements they contain. Has great links, definitions, and fable examples.
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The Kennedy Center: The Poetics of Hip Hop

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Students will analyze form in Shakespearean sonnets and hip-hop music. Concepts viewed in-depth include rhythm, form, diction, and sound. [Requires QuickTime 7].
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The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: Learning to Perform the Dances of Martha Graham

For Students 9th - 10th
The newest member of the Martha Graham Dance Company shares her experiences with you. Peek inside her virtual locker to read journals and watch video clips as she learns her new roles.
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Percussion Instruments and Pitch

For Teachers K - 1st
Students will enjoy learning about pitch as they construct their own percussion instruments. They will predict and explore how pitches can change based on the materials used and how the instruments are made.
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: City Dionysia: Four Ancient Greek Playwrights

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief summaries of the work produced by four leading ancient Greek dramatists: Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Aristophanes.
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The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: City Dionysia: Explore the Tragic Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
One-page summary of the principal elements and conventions of ancient Greek tragedy.
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: Duke Ellington

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource features a brief biography about big band leader Duke Ellington. It includes some audio and video clips of his music.
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Lesson: Telling a Story Through Dance

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson plan from ArtsEdge, learners focus on the ballet, "Nutcracker," while learning about storytelling through dance and movement. Provides assessment criteria, a list of sources and links to use for references.
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Woodwind Instruments and Pitch

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson, students will enjoy making their own woodwind instruments. They will also discover how the instruments change pitch based on the length of the airpipe.
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The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: Dana Tai Soon Burgess, on the Path to Dance

For Students 3rd - 8th
Burgess talks about his experiences blending Eastern and Western aesthetics in dance. He also gives some advice on getting into dance.
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The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: Chick Webb

For Students 9th - 10th
With a brief biography and a couple of audio clips, this resource features the talents of drummer and big bandleader Chick Webb.
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The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: Fats Waller

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a brief biography about jazz pianist and composer Fats Waller. Also featured in this resource are a couple of audio clips of his music.
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The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: William Grant Still

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about composer William Grant Still in this resource. This brief biography highlights the career of this African American composer.
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The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: Bessie Smith

For Students 9th - 10th
Known as the "Empress of the Blues", Bessie Smith was one of the greatest blues singers. Read a brief biography of her career as well as view a video performance of her singing with the Fletcher Henderson Orchestra with this resource.
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The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: James P. Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
Stride pianist James P. Johnson is featured in this resource with a brief biography highlighting his career. It includes an audio clip showcasing his piano playing style.
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The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: Fletcher Henderson

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource highlights the career of big band leader Fletcher Henderson, by providing a brief overview of his life and music. It includes a few audio clips of his music.
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The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: Eubie Blake

For Students 9th - 10th
Jazz composer and pianist Eubie Blake is written about in this resource. It features a brief biography about his career and music.
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The Kennedy Center: Haunting Music

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students will learn about program music by exploring the music of Hector Berlioz and Camille Saint-Saens.
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University of Texas at Austin

Dolph Briscoe Center for American Hist.: Henry B. Gonzalez Voice of the People

For Students 9th - 10th
An exhibition on the life and accomplishments of Henry B. Gonzalez, a highly respected Congressman from San Antonio, Texas. The exhibit includes a lengthy bibliography, a video, photographs, documents, a section on his interactions with...